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Early Childhood Education: Associate in Arts

If you are interested in becoming a public school teacher for younger students in PreK-Grade 2, you can complete half of your academic preparation with this degree program and transfer into a teacher licensure program at the bachelor’s level. If you are seeking licensure to work with older students (Grades 1-6), choose the Liberal Arts: Elementary degree.

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Career and Transfer outlook

Early Childhood Education Teacher licensure programs are eager to accept our well-prepared transfer applicants who are committed to the early years of schooling. School districts everywhere are experiencing teacher shortages, and these shortages will increase as public school preschool expands and foundational skills for literacy and numeracy are emphasized in the primary grades.